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Strengthening Coastal Fisheries Case Submissions

The Coastal Fisheries Division, through its MCS&E (Monitoring, Control, Surveillance & Enforcement) Unit, successfully conducted a two-day workshop on 8th - 9th April focused on enhancing coastal fisheries case submissions.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders to strengthen processes and improve the quality and effectiveness of case submissions. Valuable discussions were held, and constructive inputs were shared which will contribute to improving the progression and handling of fisheries cases.
The Division acknowledges the active participation and contributions from all attendees from Police Station Prosecution Units and OAG , which were instrumental in the success of the workshop.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to PROP for their financial support in making this workshop possible.
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Building Fisheries Data Skills through R Training

The R-Workshop successfully concluded at the PNA Headquarters in Majuro from April 14–19, with fisheries officers from PNA countries in attendance—including a representative from the Kiribati Oceanic Fisheries Division. Participants gained valuable skills, ranging from basic R programming to advanced data visualization and spatial analysis, thereby enhancing their technical capacity in fisheries data analysis and supporting broader fisheries management efforts. A special thank you to the PNA Office for organizing and delivering this valuable training opportunity.

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Advancing Tuna Management Capacity in Kiribati

A Tuna Management Plan and Harvest Strategy Workshop, jointly organised by the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC), was held in Tarawa from 13–17 April. The five-day workshop brought together fisheries official from the different divisions of the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR), including external stakeholders and fishing industries to review and finalize the Tuna Management Plan for Kiribati. The training on the Harvest Strategy greatly contributes to the capacity building of fisheries officials responsible for the management of tuna resources. The MFOR sincerely acknowledge and thank FFA and SPC for their invaluable support and technical expertise during the course of the TMP review and the Harvest Strategy Workshop. Appreciation is also extended to all participants for their active participation and valuable contributions which were vital to the success of the workshop.

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Abaiang Consultation Advances Satellite Fish Center Project

A 4- day trip to Abaiang concluded yesterday with the team from the Planning and Development Division, MFOR accompanied by the Fisheries Assistant from Abaiang and the officer from the Lands Department has returned to Tarawa. The trip convened from the 10th April- 14th April,2026 to the island of Abaiang, purposely to carry out a follow up consultation with the Abaiang Island council on the new project for a Satellite fish center at Tebunginako.
The project is part of the request to the Government to establish a new satellite center to be built at Tebunginako village. The Ministry recognized the importance of this project in supporting livelihood diversification and providing cold storage systems to ensure safe and quality fisheries products. As part of the project, it is important to clear on the land acquisition which requires further follow with the island council. The team also has the opportunity to carry out a site visit to the proposed site, visitation to the current fish center at Tabontebike and follow up on projects implemented by the Ministry as part of the M and E work.
The Ministry acknowledges the support of the PROP WB for making this trip a successful for the PDD team to carry out this important assignment.
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